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Spring Sunrises
The Equinox reveals this unique light in our apartment at sunrise. The day’s first rays of sunlight are perfectly framed to create a beautiful window box glowing behind the fiddleleaf. I love the colors of dawn and this fleeting moment shows dawn’s best colors; blues, purples and golden hues abound. A real treat to experience,…
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Local Vermonters to Watch in This Winter Olympics
In the spirit of the Olympics, we are running a fundraiser for the Bromley Outing Club. Check out this post to learn more and show your support. Here’s an example of the prints available: Now, Onto the Locals in Italy The 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway and some Vermonters are already hard at work.…
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Celebrate the Winter Olympics by Supporting BOC
Today marks the opening of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy (yes, as a Winter Olympics nerd, I am watching the Opening Ceremonies live as I type this. Catch it on primetime NBC at 8 PM EST tonight). To celebrate this year’s Winter Olympics and pay homage to Vermont Olympians of past, present and future,…
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Happy New Year 2026
Happy New Year. Cheers to a better 2026 than ‘25. Sarah found this card at Twice Upon On A Time in Brattleboro. It’s a beautiful, serene, summer moment in ink (?) of the marble quarry in Dorset. The artist signature appears to be Terry Lindsey and another signature I can’t recognize. Maybe some knowledgable reader…
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds: Stunning Farewell Flight
It’s that time of year. The annual migrations have begun. The hummingbirds that danced and buzzed their way through summer are heading south. So, until next year you lil’buzz balls! Fly safe. And, here, they leave us with one final sassy look. If you want to follow along with the hummingbird migration next spring, check…
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Summer Nights Chasing Fireflies…
Rolling into August and we’re still chasing fireflies. The warm nights continue and summer strolls along. Someday I’ll capture these glowing bugs in a photo just right. But, these frames certainly capture the spirit of the moment: waiting until dusk for the show to begin. It begins with one and, then, in a rush, the…
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Winter Sunrise in Dorset
This winter keeps giving beautiful moments. Sunlight is creeping across a crisp and frozen winterscape, clear skies and frosted mountain tops in view. Similar to this morning’s sunrise, “Sunrise, New Year’s Day” is a moment of meditation before you continue on with your Sunday. But, this winter sunrise in Dorset is a clear and cold…
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January’s Snow playlist
Introducing DJ $hredface, our in-house dj. Bringing you smooth jamz to get you through your week. This month is $hredface’s newest playlist: January’s Snow January’s storms begets February’s deep snow. And, now the snow rolls on into March. Enjoy the fruit of January’s Snow. Mud season will be here before we know it.
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Beebop’s Hot Cocoa for a Wintery Sunday
What a better way to enjoy the last Sunday in February then with a spiked hot cocoa? It’s Sunday. It’s cold. The snow is deep. The light is magical and this drink is perfect for staying in, or coming back inside from a fun day in the snow. You’ll notice this recipe calls for almond…
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A Winter Visit to Mettowee Mint
The best coffee shop in Vermont is not a coffee shop. Tucked away in a well-known nursery off Rt 30 in Dorset, it’s there. Hiding in plain sight. The Mettowee Mint is a year round nursery and their coffee bar/wine bottle shop takes up the hallway connecting their up front retail space with their greenhouse.…
